On 5/21/22, members of AYLUS Syosset traveled to the Long Island Plant Initiative and aided in the potting of various flowers native to the island. The plants featured today were called the Round Headed Bush Clover(a perennial flower) and the Little Blue Stem(a type of grass). Members took large trays full of soil that were divided amongst cells and dug finger sized holes into each cell, taking the plant of choice from another communal plant pot, separating their roots from the soil, and situating the plant roots into the new cell. Through our efforts, five hundred plants were successfully put into cells(around 250 of each kind) and the plants will be able to grow faster and healthier through their separation since they don’t have to share nutrients anymore.
The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) is an all-volunteer cooperative effort of over 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, nursery professionals, and citizens. Their mission is to protect the genetic integrity and heritage of Long Island native plant populations by establishing commercial sources of genetically appropriate local (ecotypic) plant materials for use in nurseries, landscaping, and habitat restoration activities.
Members who participated include Alan Huang (3 hours), Ryan Leung (3.5 hours), Matthew Lee(3 hours), and Sophie Liu(3 hours)
